Women Of 35 Years, Older At Higher Risks Of Birthing Children With Down Syndrome
Women who are having their first babies after the age of 35 years and above run the risk of having babies having Down syndrome. Dr Yashim Andrew, a hematologist at…
FG Orders Reversal Of Electricity Tariff
The Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution Companies(DISCOs) to revert to tariffs that were applicable in Dec.…
Sex Tape: Benzema To Face Trial For Attempted Blackmail
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is to face trial for attempted blackmail in a case linked to a sex tape featuring his former France teammate Mathieu Valbuena, French prosecutors said…
Former Chief Of Air Staff, Eduok, Dies At 74
A former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok (retd.), has died at the age of 74. The 12th CAS reportedly died on Wednesday evening at the Ibom Multi-Specialty…
Capitol Invasion: No Place For Mob Rule —Theresa May
Former UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, has lauded the US Congress on the affirmation of the Electoral College win of President-elect Joe Biden. The affirmation was done on Wednesday at…
Just In: NIMC Staff Stage Protest Over Poor Working Condition
Some staff of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Bayelsa State chapter, have embarked on an indefinite strike over poor allowance and poor working conditions in this COVID-19 regime. Mr.…
Russia Reacts To US Electoral System
Russia said Thursday that an “archaic” US electoral system that does not meet democratic standards and the politicisation of the media were to blame for American divisions and unrest in…
Playing for Manchester United not easy —Pogba
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has said it is not easy playing for the club following a 2-0 loss suffered in a Carabao Cup semifinal game against Manchester City on…
Western Democracy Fragile, Vulnerable —Iran President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday that the chaos unleashed on the US Capitol by US counterpart Donald Trump’s supporters exposed the fragility of Western democracy. “What we saw in…
Pandemic Tips More Into Extreme Poverty In Lagos
Shopkeeper Toyin Jacob never thought she would have to rely on handouts. Before 2020, food and cash distributions were for her neighbours in Makoko, a coastal community in Lagos. Thousands…
